Chicago, IL, August 28, 2026 — A recent 68-day federal immigration operation conducted in Chicago, identified as ‘Operation Midway Blitz,’ focused on apprehending non-citizen individuals described as the “worst of the worst” criminals. However, the operation yielded results that were less effective in detaining individuals with serious criminal convictions, such as murderers and rapists, when compared to other operational periods.

According to the details of the operation, a significant majority of those who were detained during ‘Operation Midway Blitz’ did not have any prior criminal record. The specific objectives of the operation were to target individuals present in the country without legal status who also had a history of serious offenses. The outcome suggests a divergence between the stated aim and the actual profile of those apprehended.

The operation’s duration was 68 days, and it took place in Chicago. Details regarding the specific number of individuals detained, the breakdown of those with and without prior criminal records, and precise comparisons to other periods were not provided in the summary. The summary did not specify which federal agencies were involved or what the subsequent legal processes were for those detained.

The operational goal of identifying and detaining individuals with severe criminal convictions was reportedly not met to the extent seen in other instances. The finding that most detainees lacked a criminal history raises questions about the effectiveness of the targeting or the available data for such operations. The contractor’s name was not provided. The fine amount was not provided.


Story summarized from the original created by Lauren FitzPatrick,Alden Loury on www.wbez.org, see more information here.

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